For many people, summertime is all about having fun, going on vacation, and indulging in activities best enjoyed during warmer weather. But it’s also a season when maintaining your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. Tips for Your Dental Health In order to maintain proper oral hygiene, avoid bad breath, and
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Why Clear Aligners Will Make You Smile
Designed to fit your life, rather than interrupt it, Clear Aligners shook up the dental industry when it first burst onto the scene in 1997. A novel idea, its tray system presented a multitude of benefits for those unsatisfied with their smiles. Since then, over 5 million people have chosen to forego braces and choose
Read MoreThe Benefits of Digital Dentures: The Future of Dentistry is in 3-D
3-D printing has revolutionized numerous industries – real estate with the launch of 3-D printed homes, dramatic cakes courtesy of 3-D sugar printers, and even dentistry – which now utilizes the revolutionary technology to craft precise molds of teeth for a superior fit. For many, dentures conjure up images of old teeth in a cup;
Read MoreMarion Smile Center’s Annual Smiles for Life Charity Campaign
Our mouths are determinants of our health, and therefore, good oral hygiene is of upmost importance. However, not every family is able to afford the basic dental care that they need, so their smiles and health suffer as a result. Realizing this, at Marion Smile Center, we are extremely passionate about giving back. That is
Read More2018 Was the Year for Smiles All Around
Our team at Marion Smile Center would like to thank our patients – both longtime and new – for a terrific year in 2018! We enjoyed caring for our patients during their 6,300 visits this past year and welcomed 400 new patients into the practice. We received 31 reviews last year on Facebook and Google totaling in 126 reviews and 4.9
Read MoreNew Year, New Smiles
When the New Year comes around, people tend to make resolutions – often about their health and appearance. The beginning of the new year is when we try to say goodbye to old habits, and welcome new ones into our lives, sort of like hitting the reset button. Many people’s resolutions are to lose weight,
Read MoreHow do your medical benefits work?
No matter how you opt in, one thing is clear: you will reap the benefits later. People who don’t have medical benefits tend to avoid preventive care. In the long run, this causes a laundry list of problems such as restorative care needs, gum disease, and increased rates of other ailments. Many people are weary
Read MoreUse It or Lose: The Benefits of Scheduling Your Dental Appointments in December
As with any health or dental plan, you pay a premium to your employer upfront in anticipation of certain services, such as teeth cleaning and X-rays. According to Investopedia, the average yearly maximum a dental plan will cover is between $1000 and $2000 – a meager amount considering the staggering cost of getting a filling or root
Read MoreGERD and Oral Health
The acid in your stomach is strong enough to break down all the food you eat. It’s so strong, that repeated reflux into your esophagus can cause serious damage. We’ve all experienced heartburn, but people with GERD experience that sensation and other symptoms more than twice a week. That means your stomach acid is eating
Read MoreAre You or a Loved One at Risk for Oral Cancer?
We also shared Risk Factors, Stunning Oral Cancer Statistics, and Early Warning Signs, including: 85% of all oral cancers are linked to tobacco use 40% of cancer could be avoided with lifestyle changes Statistically speaking, little more than half of the 49,750 who will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year will be alive
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